The Name Game

Erica Anderson - Senegal

December 11, 2011

Three things about names in Senegal:

#1. Senegal has weird names. The most common name for women is Fatou, which is also the Wolof word for “death”. I haven’t deciphered the meaning. Some men are called Magget, the Wolof word for old person”. Why someone would call a baby “Old Person” is beyond me

About Erica

Senegal - 2012

After an eye-opening visit to rural Uganda, Erica has been dedicated to addressing issues of poverty around the world, serving for two years as president of Students Helping Eliminate Poverty and Hunger at Ames High School. Erica is also dedicated to the arts, spending her time leading the marching band as a drum major, playing bassoon in the band and orchestra, and performing mime pieces that she has written and directed herself.